Just Announced - 2026 Chicago Top Shelf Tequila and Whiskey Tasting Festival (Sept 26)

🥃 Indulge in Excellence – Sample 20+ premium tequila and whiskey brands, from small-batch gems to world-class favorites.

🧠 Expert-Led Tastings – Learn from brand ambassadors and master distillers as they guide you through the rich flavors and heritage of each pour.

💰 A True VIP Experience – Enjoy exclusive food & drink specials curated to complement your tasting journey.

🎶 Sophisticated Sounds – Immerse yourself in an upscale atmosphere with a live DJ setting the perfect vibe.

🎟️ Exclusive Giveaways – Win tickets to future high-end tasting events and continue your spirits adventure.

🌍 Sip for a Cause – 100% of proceeds from extra tasting cups support Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation.

🥃 Elite Spirits Assurance: Life happens, but missing this event doesn’t mean missing out. If you can’t attend, we’ll grant you a VIP credit valid for up to 1 year, so you can experience another top-tier tequila or whiskey tasting at your convenience.

📲 Concierge-Level Event Support: Your tequila & whiskey wristband includes direct text support for seamless navigation. Whether you need recommendations, event details, or assistance, our team is just a message away—because VIPs deserve VIP service.

💰 Over $100 in Exclusive After-Event Perks: The experience doesn’t end with the last sip. Our handpicked luxury partners are offering hundreds of dollars in premium perks to elevate your lifestyle beyond the tasting room. Expect an exclusive email post-event with all the details.

This is not your average tasting—this is an elevated spirits experience designed for those true spirits enthusiasts. Will you answer the call?

Now, the real question is… Will tequila’s bold, agave intensity or whiskey’s rich, oaky depths reign supreme?reign supreme? Your taste buds decide in this ultimate showdown!

• 3.5 hours of tasting (first to enter, no lines, limited attendance)
• 25 tasting cups- .25 oz pour per cup
• Buffet style bites from 2:30-4:00PM
• Food & drink specials
  

• 3 hours of tasting
• 25 tasting cups- .25 oz pour per cup
• Buffet style bites from 3:00-4:00PM
• Food & drink specials
  

• 2 hours of tasting
• 15 tasting cups- .25 oz pour per cup
• Tasting only. No food included
• Food & drink specials
  

• 1.5 hours of tasting
• 15 tasting cups- .25 oz pour per cup
• Tasting only. No food included
• Food & drink specials

• 1 hour of tasting
• 7 tasting cups- .25 oz pour per cup
• Tasting only. No food included
• Food & drink specials

Interested in showcasing your tequila or whiskey brand or business at the event? Message us at [email protected] 👉

• List of brands (more coming soon) -
  Blaum Brothers
  Red Dawn Bourbon
  Bourbon
  Rye
  Wheat Whiskey
  
  Cedar Ridge Distillery
  The QuintEssential Special Release - Wine Club, First Meeting**
  The QuintEssential Special Release - Number Five**
  Cedar Ridge Original 86 Straight Bourbon
  Cedar Ridge Bottled in Bond Bourbon
  Cedar Ridge Barrel Proof Bourbon
  Cedar Ridge Double Barrel Bourbon
  The QuintEssential Solera Edition - American Single Malt
  
  Don Abel & Rene Distribution
  Salvadores Mezcal Espadin
  
  Great Lakes Premium Spirits
  Spirit of The Great Lakes Tequila - Añejo - Temporarily Sold Out (We Get To Sample!)**
  Spirit of The Great Lakes Tequila - Blanco
  Spirit of The Great Lakes Tequila - Reposado
  
  EL Nacimiento Tequila
  El Nacimiento Anejo Tequila
  El Nacimiento Blanco Tequila
  El Nacimiento Reposado Tequila
  
  La Crosse Distilling Company
  Buck Dancer Cask Strength Port Finish**
  Fieldnotes Light Whiskey
  Fieldnotes 5 Year Maple Finish Light Whiskey
  Downtown Toodeloo Rock and Rye Whiskey
  Heady Bella Coffee Whiskey
  Robber's Rye Whiskey
  Buck Dancer 95 Proof
  Buck Dancer Cask Strength
  
  Patriarch XO
  Patriarch XO- 100 Proof 4 Yr Legacy Crafted Wheated Bourbon
  
  Renard Blended Whiskey
  Renard Blended Whiskey
  
  Stoller Imports
  Adictivo Small Batch Whiskey**
  Adictivo Extra Anejo**
  Adictivo Small Batch**
  Cava de Oro Extra Anejo**
  
  Bandido De Amores
  Plata
  Reposado
  Anejo
  Cristalino
  Extra Anejo
  Adictivo
  Plata
  Reposado
  Anejo
  Cava de Oro
  Plata
  Reposado
  Anejo
  Rose Gold
  
  Team Enterprises / Bacardi USA
  Aberfeldy 18yr Tuscan Bolgheri**
  Teeling Wonders of Wood Virgin Swedish Oak**
  Aberfeldy 16yr Bourbon/Sherry Cask
  Aberfeldy 15yr Bolgheri Cask
  Aberfeldy 12yr Bourbon Cask
  Teeling Small Batch
  TeelingSingle Grain
  Teeling Single Malt

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